Hirepool Charity Classic 2025: Auction Items
Hirepool Charity Classic 2025: Auction Items
LIVE AUCTION ITEMS FOR BID
You may pre-bid on these items by emailing treasurer@UCCmedtrust.co.nz
Subject line to contain the auction number and item name as per this page (for example ‘Auction #1 – Millbrook Package’ as the subject line). The email is to contain your bid, name and telephone number.
The final bids will be taken live at the auction, Sunday 16th March, 3.15pm, in the Wānaka Golf Club rooms.
Auction #1 – Millbrook Package:
A two-night stay in Two Bedroom Suite 113/114 for up to four people, plus 18 holes of golf for four people with two golf carts. Kindly donated by Trevor and Diana.
Valued $2,810.
Auction #2 – Float Plane Experience:
Bid on the unique opportunity to experience a flight for four from, and returning to, the shore of your Lake Wanaka picnic site, in a float plane, one at a time. You will be in the care of an exceptional Warbirds Over Wānaka pilot. Kindly donated by Robert & Wendy Borrius Broek.
Valued $2,000.
Auction #3 – Chris Wright:
My Kitchen Rules winner Chris Wright to prepare a meal for 8 in your own home with all food and wine included (F&B to a value of $800).
Valued $3,200.
Auction #4 – Buchanan Lodge:
Two nights accommodation for 8 at Buchanan Lodge, luxury, self-catering lodge on the shores of Lake Wanaka. Situated on 60 acres of land designated as an area of outstanding natural beauty, it ensures complete isolation and will restore the soul.
Valued $2,500.
Auction #5 – Painting:
Abstract painting by Jane Shriffer – ‘In the Blink of an Eye’ Oil on canvas (2025) 850 x 850mm.
Valued $3,500.
Auction #6 – Ridge Crest apartment and Helicopter Ride for 4:
Luxury Wānaka Apartment – kindly donated kindly donated by Paul and Ros Stephens – 2 bedrooms for 2 nights together with a magnificent scenic helicopter flight for 4 piloted by Bill Day.
Valued $2,000.
Auction #7 – Tekapo to Terrace Downs Golf package for 4:
Three 18-hole rounds of golf for 4 + 2 carts at The Cairns Tekapo, Geraldine and Terrace Downs Golf Courses. Two nights accomodation in Tekapo holiday home ($600, donated by John & Nicole Huddleston) for 4 and a 2-bedroom apartment for 4 + breakfast at Terrace Downs ($800, donated by Ross Valentine, Southern Wealth Ltd).
Valued $2,460
Auction #8 – Heli Siberia Adventure:
15 minute helicopter flight, 3 hour self guided hike and finishing with a 30 minute jet boat tour back to base for 4 Donated by Backcountry Helicopters, TravelEssence-Amsterdam and Wilkin River Jets.
Valued $2,600.
Auction #9 – Club Fitting:
Club fitting, including the supply of a driver (or clubs of your choice) to the value of $1,500 by Alan Rose, AR Golf. Kindly donated by Southern Ultrasound and CDL Building. Two Physio sessions by Proactive Physio Wānaka to ensure golf swing potential is maximised prior to fitting, to the value of $160.
Valued $1,660.
Auction #10 – Warbirds over Wānaka 2026:
Two Gold passes to the most amazing Warbirds extravaganza in the Southern Hemisphere. These passes have been donated by Warbirds Over Wānaka, and they look forward to hosting you in just over a years’ time
Valued $958.
Auction #11 – Wānaka Accomodation:
Enjoy 3 nights in 2-bedroom apartment on Aspiring Road with expansive lake and mountain views donated by Marc and Tanya Simmonds. Along with a delicious hamper from Fresh Choice Lake Hawea.
Valued $1,300.
Thank you to all our wonderful sponsors, who have made this auction possible. Through your support, we are able to help more locals in need.
SILENT AUCTION ITEMS
These items will be available to bid on across the duration of the Hirepool Charity Auction, Friday 15th – Sunday 16th March. Final bids close at 3.15pm, in the Wānaka Golf Club rooms.
Bid on items including:
✦ Original artworks.
✦ Dressed livestock.
✦ Jewellery and clothing.
✦ Food and wine vouchers.
✦ Signed All Blacks and Black Caps memorabilia.
✦ Helicopter flights.
✦ Golf and tennis lessons.
✦ Instructional Trial Glider Flight.
✦ Fishing charter.
✦ Pottery classes, and more!
Silent auction item – Margriett Windhusen artwork:
A top 10 New Zealand artist, this painting is available for pre-bids due to it’s high value. The Source of Life – 590 x 830 -Oil, Framed. Donated by Carol Angland and Ross Carrick. Simply email treasurer@UCCmedtrust.co.nz. Subject line to say Margriett Windhusen artwork. The email is to contain your bid, name and telephone number.
Valued $2,000
A big thank you to the many generous locals and local businesses who provided our silent auction donations.
